Today I welcome 80 officials from the 20 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) countries to Perth for the second Indian Ocean Dialogue. The Indian Ocean is of crucial strategic and economic importance to Australia and countries on the Indian Ocean rim. Last year, merchandise trade between Australia and IORA countries was valued around $86 […]
A ustralia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The 34 year-old will continue to be available for his country in both One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. Shane Watson said: “I announce my retirement from Test cricket today with a heavy heart. “Playing for my country has always been […]
The tunes of Bollywood songs of 1970s and 1980s, the culinary delights and Lata Mangeshkar’s voice – there were many reasons why Elijah Wood, the blue-eyed Frodo Baggins of “The Lord of the Rings”, wanted to visit India. And he says he jumped at the opportunity when it came knocking at his door. In India […]
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced a bill aimed at cracking down on underquoting will be introduced to Parliament next week. Mr Dominello said the bill fulfils an election commitment and protects consumers. “The NSW Government is overhauling the current laws to strengthen consumer protection,” Mr Dominello said. “Underquoting […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today announced the biggest investment in sport and major event infrastructure in NSW since the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with a new 30,000 seat stadium at Parramatta the first project to be delivered as part of the package. More than $1 billion will be invested […]
has been serving the community for more than 21 years promoting cultural diversity and building harmonious relationships. UIA’s flagship event is much awaited by the community who look forward to the bouquet of excellent cultural performances, mouth-watering food, amusement rides for the kids and a glimpse into the new businesses seeking their patronage. Once again […]
UNidian, the much awaited Australian film which is slated to hit theatres on October 15 is a special one in many sense. It celebrates multi-diversity in the Australian soil. It pays homage to the Indian Diaspora that has embraced the Australian sub-continent. It cherishes the beautiful relationship between Meera played by Tannishtha Chatterjee and Will […]
By-Nidhi Kumari You have known him as the bad guy of the Indian film industry playing both major and minor roles with full force and impact. He made a mark in the Indian television industry with his character, ‘Kalavati’ in Ek Boond Ishq. Unafraid of doing roles of any kind, and exhibiting each character with […]
Subcontinent Friends of Labor in New South Wales hosted its annual dinner on 7th August with the Leader of Opposition, The Hon Bill Shorten. The evening was well attended by many community groups, individuals, state and federal MPs. In the opening remarks Ms Kaila Murnain, NSW Labor Assistant Secretary applauded the Subcontinent Friends of Labor […]
The Festival of Teej is celebrated in India mainly in the state of Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and mythologically celebrates Goddess Parvati’s union with lord Shiva after a 100 year strict penance. The festival of Teej is celebrated in various parts of Rajasthan with great pomp and show however how […]